Raleigh breaking news and weather, Raleigh North Carolina news today, WRAL 7-day forecasts, NC lottery updates. WRAL news in Raleigh, NC.

WRAL.com

Raleigh police believe an ongoing feud between two criminal street gangs may be responsible for hundreds of shots blasted into occupied cars and homes.

Warrant: 'Wicked' street gang is responsible for firing hundreds of shots into Raleigh homes

Raleigh police believe that an ongoing feud between two criminal street gangs may be responsible for hundreds of shots blasted into occupied cars and homes. So far this man, Anthony Woodard, has been arrested and indicted on gun charges related to these incidents that spanned last summer. Police say he's a member of the Wicked street gang. This rival gang feud started in August in the Huddingham community. This house on Shadow Glen Drive in the Hedingham community was blanketed with bullets on August 14th of last year. One day later, this home on Hailing Drive was also struck by gunfire. A new warrant states 6 people are observed exiting a car, at least 2 of them carrying what appear to be rifles. Several of them opened fire. Police then find 86 spent shell casings consisting of a mix of pistol and rifle caliber rounds. The next day, Raleigh police respond here to Brandy Crest Drive in Raleigh in reference to shots fired into an occupied home. Surveillance video shows two people firing several rounds into the home before fleeing. And that 72 spent shell casings consisting of a mix of pistol and rifle calibers were also recovered. Officers with Raleigh's gang suppression unit, according to the warrant, believes victims living on hailing and Brandycrest were targeted by a street gang called Wicked, Chelsea Donovan, WREL News Raleigh.

Bullet holes in house

Warrant links shootings at three homes to gang feud

Shadow Glen Drive home riddled with bullet holes

Over 100 people protest Elon Musk, DOGE outside Raleigh Tesla dealership

Elon Musk, DOGE protesters outside of Raleigh Tesla dealership

NC teachers could see annual pay bump of up to $12K under new bill

A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.

As ODs strain medical examiners, one county opens autopsy center to hasten justice

In February 2024, three men were found dead in a Durham hotel room.

Spring fever and 70s: A taste of spring arrives less than a week after a snowstorm

3-Day high and low temperature forecast for Tuesday through Thursday

Lawsuit filed against Fuquay-Varina assisted-living facility where worker pushed woman to her death

Lillie Mae Cooper

New North Carolina bill would ban DEI in state agencies

North Carolina State Legislative Building 

WRAL News+

WRAL News+ Live Thumbnail

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

A $500 million Helene relief aid bill, and a separate bill to raise unemployment benefits by an extra $100 a week, both enjoy bipartisan support in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

NC House approves more money for Helene recovery, unemployment aid

Flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina

Johnston County deputies said a man shot and killed his wife at their home on Monday.

'I just shot my wife': 81-year-old man charged with murder called 911 from Johnston County home

Roger Gray Preston

House Bill 87 aims to eliminate or severely restrict student access to cellphones during class.

NC lawmakers discuss new policy banning cellphones in schools

Phone call, cell phone, phone scam, smart phone

School leaders are also bracing for federal funding cuts, but they're not sure what those could be.

Wake school board, commissioners discuss millions in new budget needs

On Tuesday, the Wake County school board and county commissioners discussed upcoming funding challenges for the school system..

Robert Turner, a Wake County deputy, turned two chairs on NBC's "The Voice" Monday night. WRAL News sat down with him Tuesday for a one-on-one interview.



'You're not dreaming': Wake County deputy on 'The Voice' shares uplifting message

Wake County Sheriff's deputy Robert Hunter sings on 'The Voice'

Wake County Public School System superintendent Robert Taylor will come up with a plan to conduct remote learning during emergencies before schools have to use all teacher workdays or schedule makeup days, the Wake County school board's policy committee decided Tuesday.

Wake schools will draft changes to allow limited remote learning next year, committee decides

Wakefield High School classroom

A key North Carolina PFAS pollution meeting was abruptly canceled with no explanation. State leaders have not said why or when it will be rescheduled, raising concerns over regulatory delays.

NC regulators abruptly cancel PFAS pollution meeting without explanation

A file photo of the Cape Fear River.

Drivers in eastern North Carolina tell WRAL News the paint on Interstate 95 is wearing down, making it hard to see the stripes between traffic lanes.

Eastern NC drivers voice concerns over fading lines on I-95

Lane markers on I-95

A warrant reveals new details in how Durham police identified a shooting suspect through GoDurham bus video. The warrant said the suspect killed him in retaliation for a shooting hours earlier. 

Warrant: GoDurham bus video helped identify murder suspect

GoDurham bus

Hubert Davis is in his fourth season as the Tar Heels' head coach. UNC is on the NCAA Tournament bubble this season. 

North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis signs extension

UNC Hubert Davis

View WRAL's latest top news

MIX 101.5 WRAL-FM

95.7 That Station

99.9 The Fan

A youth basketball coach has helped shape many young men who have come through a Cary league and he's still at it four decades later.

Cary basketball coach honored for four decades of life lessons on the sidelines

David Sinodis with Nolan Fry

It's going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

2025 guide to stargazing: Supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses and more

Flower supermoon

Discover over 70 exciting events happening in the Raleigh area this March, from film festivals and comedy shows to cultural celebrations and family-friendly activities.


70+ events to check out this March in NC

St. Patrick's Day Parade Raleigh (March 16, 2019)

This week, get news on a new diner coming to the Smoky Hollow development in downtown Raleigh, a new restaurant inside Morgan Street Food Hall and more!


Foodie News: New diner opens in downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow

Midwood Smokehouse near downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow development

Raleigh residents can meet the candidates for police chief at a community forum Monday at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts.

Meet the three finalists for Raleigh police chief

Finalists for Raleigh's next chief of police 2025

Don't Miss It

The school board's current policy requires that all banked days -- extra schooldays scheduled into the calendar every year -- and teacher workdays be used before pivoting to remote learning.

Wake County superintendent will draft changes to allow limited remote learning

UNC's Hubert Davis signs two-year extension worth millions

Tar Heel Traveler: Jackson's Western Store

Raleigh police believe 'Wicked' gang responsible for series of shootings

Raleigh police suspect the "Wicked" street gang is behind a series of violent incidents involving hundreds of bullets fired into occupied homes and vehicles, according to a recent warrant. 

Union County opens autopsy center to help address medical examiner backlog

Proposal to ban cell phones in NC classes passes first key vote

Video Central

WRAL 6am News | February 25

6am Newscast Static

WRAL 9am News | February 25

9am Newscast Static

WRAL Noon News | February 25

12pm Newscast Static

WRAL 4pm News | February 25

4pm Newscast Static

WRAL 6pm News | February 25

6pm Newscast Static

WRAL 10pm News | February 24

10pm Newscast Static

Should NC gamblers get a tax write-off for losses? Some state lawmakers think so

Local News

Water rates increasing in Chatham County

Police find man with stab wounds at Durham Target

Crash blocks I-40 near Benson in Johnston County

Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises

Nation/World

A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers

The White House says it 'will determine' which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones

A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Weekend best bets: Mardi Gras, Bull City Food and Beer Experience

Durham Mardi Gras parade	

The top 7 best cities to live in North Carolina

Raleigh skyline from Boylan Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Martin Short & Steve Martin's sold-out Saturday show in Durham rescheduled for October

S190503006-300

Photos: Pets enjoy the snow

First Snow Day

Out & About

Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

Politifact

Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?

Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Senate confirms NC's Driscoll as Army secretary, putting an Iraq War vet at the helm

NC Capitol

NC lawmakers push to copy Trump's 'no tax on tips' proposal, with details still unclear

NC State graduate one of many scientists hit by federal workforce cuts

NC State grad one of many scientists hit by federal workforce cuts

Former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is more than 6 months late on fine payment, FEC says

In Depth with Dan mailbag: Answering viewer questions about NC Supreme Court race, Fort Bragg name change

Education

Wake County school board to discuss remote learning policies

Thoughts on NC schools? Superintendent schedules public forums across the state

Wake school board to discuss remote learning policies after third winter storm of the season

Columbus County Schools substitute teacher suspended after allegedly calling students racial slurs

Soaked with sewage: Homeowner left with big bill after sewer backup into home

WRAL In Depth

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide

Raleigh woman discovers grandmother was a slave, wants to clear inaccuracies with her story

DOT prioritizes key routes as 400 trucks tackle winter road conditions across multiple counties

Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury retires after 20 WNBA seasons, 3 titles and 6 Olympic golds

WRALSportsFan

UNC hires alum, NBA agent as first men's basketball general manager

Holliday: Illinois impressive resume no match for Blue Devils

WRAL to air two Hurricanes games in final stretch of season

RJ Davis, Seth Trimble lead North Carolina to 96-85 victory over Florida State

Interactive 2025 NCHSAA boys & girls basketball state playoff brackets

HighSchoolOT

Boys Basketball Playoff Preview: Bracket superlatives, top players, predictions

Girls Basketball Playoff Preview: Bracket superlatives, top players, predictions

Antonio Watson returns to Knightdale High, leads alma mater back to glory days 

HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for baseball

A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detect heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.


CT for calcium another way to understand cardiac risk

CT scan

School districts across the state are grappling with the decision to either cancel school or transition to remote learning due to snowy forecasts and icy roads. We asked parents: Which works better?


Snow days or remote learning? Parents see benefits, shortcomings of both

Aiden and Wyatt

North Carolina faces mounting expenses from a third winter storm. It comes as state lawmakers debate how much to allocate to Hurricane Helene recovery.

Winter storm costs pile up as NC grapples with Helene recovery

Before 2025, North Carolina's last snow accumulation came on Jan. 29, 2022. 

Expensive, busy year for NC weather response efforts

Raleigh's winters are warming, with snowfall down 36% in 30 years. Despite recent storms, fewer cold nights and more mixed precipitation signal a shift toward shorter, milder winters.

Raleigh's winters are warming: How climate change is altering NC's winter storms

More mixed mess, less snow: How climate change is altering NC's winter storms

The Triangle's last measurable snowfall was on Jan. 29, 2022.

WRAL Specialists

Sentra is sleeper pick on Consumer Reports top cars list

5 On Your Side investigates the cost of flood insurance

Restaurant Ratings: Wang's Kitchen, KFC and Ruby Tuesday

Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage

5 On Your Side

Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

After WRAL documentary exposes failures in foster care, NC lawmakers promise change

North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary 

'Happens in seconds:' FBI warns of rise in 'sextortion' targeting kids as young as seven

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Five red flags that your workplace lacks psychological safety

Grace Ueng: Six strategies to take back your time

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Microsoft says it has created a new state of matter to power quantum computers

WRAL TechWire

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs

Biscuitville joins list of chains adding surcharge for eggs

A look at Consumer Reports' top cars of 2025

Denny's reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages

Business

Powerball

Mega Millions

Cash 5

Pet of the Day: Feb. 23, 2025

Family

8-year-old BMX star from North Carolina joins Team USA

Pet of the Day: Feb. 21, 2025

Amanda Lamb: Why aren't we talking about it?

Sleds are scarce in Raleigh ahead of winter weather: Find out where we tracked some down

Amazon Deals: No-Touch Forehead Thermometer only $9.99 (50% off), Flame Suppression Blankets 2 Pk only $11.19 w/coupon, Folding Step Stool only $9.99 (45% off), LED Flashlights 2 Pk only $7.99

SmartShopper

15 Top retail deals up to 80% off today

Macy's End Of Season Sale with up to 75% off

New Swagbucks Swago game with Spin & Win Feb. 24-March 3

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off)

Tar Heel Traveler: Danny King

Tar Heel Traveler

Latest News about 2aabc944/b17c/534c/aceb/248556c53023